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Accommodating the needs of rental guests is the goal of any vacation rental homeowner. But it’s even more important when you consider the number of disabled guests with unique travel needs.

Kissimmee vacation homes that have amenities for disabled travelers attract more visitors and positive reviews on short-term rental platforms like Airbnb. Adapting your vacation home to guests with disabilities increases the return on your home investment. You’ll provide an invaluable service for this underrepresented population. 

Travel Challenges for Disabled Travelers 

The number of vacation travelers with disabilities is too high to ignore. Cornell University estimates more than 319 million people in the U.S. live with some disability. That’s roughly 12.8%…

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Bringing harmony to the design of your Orlando vacation villa enhances its appeal to rental guests. Visitors get a more memorable experience, leading to positive reviews that generate more bookings over time. 

Owning a vacation rental that lets guests relax and leave their everyday lives behind is easy when you know how to design your home with harmony and balance in mind. 

Designing a Balanced Home 

The harmony you bring to your home’s design comes from knowing how to use elements such as open spaces, furniture and other accessories, and color. It comes from your property’s unique layout, which influences how you and your rental guests interact with the surrounding spaces. 

Harmonious design creates a natural flow throughout the home. It…

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March  'maths' From The Resort Area...   Inventory levels across the market were down 2.1 % from last month at 1340 listings but up 3.3% from the 1297 total of March 2018. Homes under contract awaiting closure totaled 579 which was 7 higher than the 521 pending total of last month but 18.2% below the 616 total of one year ago. Total monthly closings of 322 compared to 205 last month but were little changed on the 325 closings  recorded in March 2018. Homes selling over the past month achieved an average 97.5% of their listed price having spent 103 days on the market which compares to the 97.5% and 132 days respectively a year ago. The March median price of $216,628 represents a 5.9% increase from the one year ago median of $204,111. Homes not…

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Orlando may be known as the theme park capital of the world, but Kissimmee takes the crown for vacation homes since it has more vacation home rental units that anywhere else in the world. Many tourists choose to rent vacation homes in Kissimmee because of its easy access to the major theme parks like Disney World and Universal Orlando, as well as a number of amusement parks, dinner shows, upscale brand outlet malls, and championship-caliber golf courses.

If you’re thinking of buying a vacation home to generate income as a short-term rental property, the Sonoma Resort in Kissimmee is an excellent choice. This gated vacation home community is conveniently located next to “The Loop,” a premier outdoor mall that features shopping, dining and a movie…

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Millennial home buyers are choosing Orlando vacation homes to create a new source of rental income. They enjoy the benefits of real estate investment without the obligations that come with owning a home.

As renters, millennials also prefer to stay in vacation homes instead of hotels. Knowing what other millennials look for in a vacation home helps young real estate investors target this growing segment of the market.

Why Millennials Are Choosing Orlando Vacation Homes

Orlando and the surrounding areas offer a wide range of attractions that draw visitors from all over the world. This makes a vacation home the ideal investment for millennial real estate investors who want to purchase a luxury home that provides the highest return on their…

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The March Team Donovan community reports have now been updated and are available from the following link:

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The vacation rental property market is booming. Online vacation rental platforms like Airbnb and VRBO let homeowners rent their properties to travel guests and create a new source of income in the process.

The Orlando vacation rentals near Disney World are especially attractive to the growing number of tourists that make their way to Florida each year. That’s why home investors are looking to Orlando and the surrounding areas to secure affordable luxury homes that offer a higher return on their investment.

New Opportunities in the Thriving Vacation Rental Market

Vacation rentals are a sure-fire way for homeowners to maximize their home’s value and reduce its lifetime cost. For renters, today’s holiday homes offer a more affordable and comfortable…

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February 'financials' From The Resort Area...   The total 205 resort area sales in February were 12.2% lower than the 230 sales in January and 31.3% below the 294 closings in the corresponding month last year. The markets median price was up 5.6% from a year ago at $216,125 whilst an average home achieved 97.5% of its listed price ( unchanged from a year ago) having spent 101 days on the market compared to 103 days in January and 133 days in February 2018.  Total inventory of 1369 homes was 4.4% below the 1430 level of last month but 4.5% up on the February 2018 total of 1310.  The number of homes under contract awaiting closure stood at 521 which was 32.5% higher than last year but 4% down year on year.  Homes withdrawn from the market having…

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Thinking about buying a second home to use for investment income? It’s a smart way to cash in on the growing demand for vacation rental homes in Orlando, Florida. More holiday travelers are opting to rent homes rather than stay in a hotel because vacation rentals are often more affordable, provide more space, and offer similar or even better amenities. Plus, you can cook your own food and do your own laundry in a vacation home, which can be a big cost savings for large families. 

One community to consider when looking for a vacation home to buy is Windsor at Westside in Kissimmee, Florida. Located within minutes of Walt Disney World, this stunning resort features all the outstanding resort amenities of its sister communities, Windsor Hills Resort and…

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The February Team Donovan community reports have now been updated and are available from the following link:

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